Wellbeing
Taking care of your mental health is really important for living a happy and balanced life. Just like we take care of our bodies, it's important to look after our minds and emotions. When we focus on mental health, we can handle stress better, make clearer decisions, and have stronger relationships. Good mental health helps us cope with challenges and enjoy life more. By taking care of our minds, we can feel better and be more productive, while also creating a more supportive environment for those around us.
According to evidence reviewed by the NHS, there are 5 steps to improving your mental health and wellbeing:
- Connect with other people
- Be physically active
- Learn new skills
- Give to others
- Mindfulness
Below, we offer some suggestions on how technology can help improve your mental health and wellbeing.
AbilityNet has pulled together some useful resources where tech can support mental health and aid anxiety.
Tech and Tea
Tech and Tea offers fantastic support to Salford residents, over 50 years old who want help using technology.
What is Tech and Tea?
Tech and Tea is a free, informal learning program designed to help Salford residents over 50 who are interested in learning basic tablet skills. This course covers fundamental skills such as turning the tablet on and off, connecting to Wi-Fi, and understanding the basic buttons on the device. Throughout the course, participants will also learn about staying safe online, navigating the internet, creating an email address, and using Gmail. The course also introduces digital apps such as Zoom. The course runs for five weeks, with one two-hour session each week. A Lenovo Tab M10 tablet is provided for a small fee of £30, which is collected at the start of the course. The tablet comes with a protective case and a workbook for learners to refer to when needed. If, at the end of the course, participants decide not to keep the tablet, they can return all the equipment for a full refund.
Sessions run throughout the year.
For more information and to register your interest, please
Email: Office@inspiringcommunitiestogether.co.uk
Website: Inspiring Communities Together
Brew and chat
An opportunity to meet new friends and share memories and conversation about a particular topic with a focus on wellbeing. We all need to chat to others and find ways to stay positive and the Brew and Chat sessions are a great way to connect with other people. Sessions are held at Pendleton, Eccles or Swinton library.
Brought to you as part of the Age Friendly Salford project delivered by Inspiring Communities Together, Age UK Salford and Salford CVS.
For more information and to register your interest, please
Email: Office@inspiringcommunitiestogether.co.uk
Website: Inspiring Communities Together
Walk and talk
A great opportunity to get active, visit green or blue spaces and make some new walking friends.
Brought to you as part of the Age Friendly Salford project delivered by Inspiring Communities Together, Age UK Salford and Salford CVS.
For more information and to register your interest, please
Email: Office@inspiringcommunitiestogether.co.uk
Website: Inspiring Communities Together
The Wai Win Society offers a wide range of projects to support Greater Manchester residents. From education, training, and employment support to services for older people and mental health support, they provide resources to meet your needs and help you connect with others. For more information, visit their website.
The Trust’s Recovery Academy
The Trust’s Recovery Academy offers a range of free educational courses and resources for people with mental health and substance misuse problems, as well as their families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
All of the resources aim to support individuals in their recovery and promote good health and well-being. Currently available resources include: a variety of courses categorised for easy access; self-help materials; self-help videos; e-learning packages; and radio podcasts.
For more information on the resources that are available, both face-to-face and digitally, please click the link: Free Educational Resources | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT.
Mind in Salford
Mind in Salford is an independent charity, affiliated with national Mind, dedicated to promoting good mental health across Salford. Through compassion and a person-centred approach, Mind in Salford provides impactful support that makes a positive difference:
Online Support and Resources
- Side by Side - an online peer support community where you can talk about your mental health, connect with others who understand what you're going through
- Mindfulness - exercises and tips to manage stress and cope with difficult thoughts
- Money and Mental Well-being Resources - it is often common that financial problems can impact your mental health. Mind in Salford has created this useful toolkit to help.
- Online Training:
- Open Access Courses - available to individuals and companies
- Resilience - Delivering resilience sessions that teach practical techniques that support participants to improve resilience, reduce stress and anxiety, create better sleeping patterns and improve mood.
Jak's World Charity
Digital Support
Jakub’s dad has over 15 years of experience in the corporate world and can support youth to make a solid start following their education.
- Career and Education - Provide career advice, higher education courses or university selection support and online applications
- Job Applications, CV and Interview Support - Provide CV and interview support for young people applying for jobs online.
- Finance Management - Provide guidance towards salary and finance management including debt and savings.
Emotional Support
- Emotional Health First Aid - Provide support to young people in the form of therapy and counselling services, mental health first aid and signposting to proper channels. Jakub’s mum is an Accredited certified and trauma informed EFT & Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner, she along with other volunteers will lead this initiative.